English Language
Vocabulary and Synonyms
18,261 Questions
Vocabulary and synonyms are essential components of English language sections across competitive exams. This topic tests word associations, context meanings, and precise vocabulary skills. Regular practice helps test takers score higher in SSC, banking, and railway recruitment tests.
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Vocabulary and Synonyms Questions
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Sermon
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Surmise
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Snatch
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Serve
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None of there
C
Correct answer
Explanation
To seize is to take hold of something suddenly and forcibly. Snatch is a perfect synonym for this action.
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Journey
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Jeopardize
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Jerk
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Jump around
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
A voyage is a long journey involving travel by sea or in space. Journey is the most appropriate synonym provided.
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Crave
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Crazy
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Credulous
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Crest
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Zany describes someone or something that is amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic. Crazy is the closest synonym among the choices.
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Sermon
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Serene
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Sagacious
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Stride
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None of these
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Sapient means having or showing great wisdom or sound judgment. Sagacious is a direct synonym meaning having keen mental discernment and good judgment.
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Infallible
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Infringe
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Irrelevant
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Inane
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
To transgress is to go beyond the bounds of a moral principle or other standard of behavior. Infringe is a synonym meaning to actively break the terms of a law or agreement.
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Weave
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Weak
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Wheedle
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Weep
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Wane
B
Correct answer
Explanation
Infirm means not physically or mentally strong, especially through age or illness. Weak is a direct synonym.
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Deception
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Derail
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Diversion
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Demerit
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
A hoax is a humorous or malicious deception. Deception is the correct synonym.
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Waver
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Vacillating
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Increase
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Incredulous
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None of these
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Wail
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Ebb
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Destitute
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Devilish
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Abate
A
Correct answer
Explanation
To whine is to give or make a long, high-pitched complaining cry or sound. Wail is a synonym describing a prolonged high-pitched cry of pain, grief, or anger.
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Pile
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Prestige
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Present
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Prone
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Puny
A
Correct answer
Explanation
A heap is an untidy collection of objects placed one on top of another. Pile is a direct synonym.
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extraordinary
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slight
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glorious
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insignificant
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professorial
A
Correct answer
Explanation
Prodigious means remarkably or impressively great in extent, size, or degree. Extraordinary is the closest synonym among the choices.
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philander
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philanthropist
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bibilophibe
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exorsist
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terminator
A
Correct answer
Explanation
A philander is one who loves or makes love without serious intentions. The word specifically refers to a man who frivolously engages in amorous pursuits. A philanthropist is a lover of mankind (charitable person).
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A dancing
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oldest
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liveliest
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the arts
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None of these
A
Correct answer
Explanation
The article 'A' is incorrect before the gerund 'dancing' when used as a general concept. It should be removed.
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Used by
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for hold
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during
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reputation
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None of these
B
Correct answer
Explanation
The phrase 'for hold' is grammatically incorrect. It should be 'to hold' or 'for holding' to express purpose.
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smooth
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hard
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Bankrupt
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precious
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fiery
C
Correct answer
Explanation
Insolvent means unable to pay one's debts, which is synonymous with being bankrupt. The other options describe physical states or characteristics unrelated to financial status.